There are many types of disasters and emergencies: floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes, etc. In many cases, a 72-hour kit could mean the difference between life and death. It is estimated that after a major disaster, it may take up to three days for relief workers to reach some areas. It would be wise to consider a 72-hour kit that you could live on for 7-10 days. In such a case, if you live in a disaster-prone area, a 72-hour kit is the minimum you should have available. Plan your 72-hour kit according to your family’s size.
There are real benefits to being prepared:
Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Communities, families, and individuals should know what to do in the event of a fire and where to seek shelter during a tornado. They should be ready to evacuate their homes and take refuge in public shelters and know how to care for their basic medical needs.
People also can reduce the impact of disasters (flood proofing, elevating a home or moving a home out of harm’s way, and securing items that could shake loose in an earthquake) and sometimes avoid the danger completely.
The need to prepare is real:
Disasters disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives every year. Each disaster has lasting effects, both to people and property.
If a disaster occurs in your community, local government and disaster-relief organizations will try to help you, but you need to be ready as well. Local responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts elsewhere.
You should know how to respond to severe weather or any disaster that could occur in your area - hurricanes, earthquakes, extreme cold, flooding, or terrorism.
You should also be ready to be self-sufficient for at least three days. This may mean providing for your own shelter, first aid, food, water, and sanitation.
THE SIX BASIC GROUPS OF DISASTER SUPPLIESYOU SHOULD STOCK IN YOUR HOME:
Water
Food
First aid supplies
Clothing, bedding and sanitation supplies
Tools
Special items
Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container. Possible storage containers include a large, covered trash container, a camping backpack, or a duffle bag.
1. BASIC DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT
The following items are recommended for inclusion in your basic disaster supplies kit:
A three-day supply of non-perishable food suitable for your family’s size
A three-day supply of water – one gallon of water per person, per day
Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit and manual
Sanitation and hygiene items (moist towelettes and toilet paper)
Matches and a waterproof container
Whistle
Extra clothing
Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils, including a can opener
Photocopies of credit and identification cards
Cash and coins
Special needs items, such as prescription medications, eye glasses, contact lens solutions, and hearing aid batteries
Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers
Other items to meet your unique family needs
Living in a colder climate as we do, you must think about warmth. It is possible that you will not have heat Think about your clothing and bedding supplies. Be sure to include one complete change of clothing and shoes per person, including:
Jacket or coat
Long pants
Long sleeve shirt
Sturdy shoes
Hat, mittens, and scarf
Sleeping bag or warm blanket (per person)
2. MAINTAINING YOUR DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT
Just as important as putting your supplies together is maintaining them so they aresafe to use when needed. Here are some tips to keep your supplies ready and ingood condition:
Keep canned foods in a dry place where the temperature is cool.
Store boxed food in tightly-closed plastic or metal containers to protect from pests and to extend its shelf life.
Throw out any canned goods that becomes swollen, dented, or corroded.
Use foods before they go bad, and replace them with fresh supplies.
Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones in the front.
Change stored food and water supplies every six months. Be sure to write the date you store it on all containers.
Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family needs change.
Keep items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers, such as an unused trash can, camping backpack, or duffel bag.
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items: Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation) Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food) Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.
Good food choices are dried fruit; canned fruit or vegetables; shelf-stable cans of meat, poultry, and fish; jars of peanut butter and jelly; small packages of cereal, granola bars, and crackers; nonfat dry milk; and small boxes of juice drinks.
The longer you ride the more fluid you shed, making it paramount to drink enough. “Consuming at least 24 to 28 ounces of fluid per hour of riding is a good general guideline,” Sumbal says.
Recommended water intake for seniors varies, but your senior should generally aim to drink one-third to one-half of their body weight in ounces daily. For example, if your senior weighs 150 pounds, they should aim to drink 50-75 ounces of water per day.
Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for 3 days for drinking and sanitation. Try to store a 2-week supply if possible. Consider storing more water than this for pregnant women, people who are sick, pets, or if living in a hot climate.
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